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The News Pump     2009     November

Universal Children’s Day

posted Wednesday, 25 November 2009

UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY COMMEMORATED WITH NEW RESEARCH:300 mILLION SCHOOL CHILDREN WORLDWIDE LACK ACCESS TO CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER 
Global Water Challenge Report Urges Citizens to Act on Behalf ofChildren Worldwide Affected by the Global Water Crisis –
In recognition of Universal Children’s Day, established by the United Nations General Assembly as a day to promote the protection, [...]

World Toilet Day 19th November

posted Thursday, 19 November 2009

 
The 19th November is World Toilet Day. A day to highlight the importance of sanitation and raise awareness to the 2.5 billion people who don't have access to something as basic as a toilet.
World Toilet Day is an initiative of the World Toilet Organization (WTO) which is a global non – profit organization consisting [...]

Pump Aid and Charity:water

posted Wednesday, 18 November 2009

Mark Charmer co-founder of Akvo interviewed Ian Thorpe CEO of Pump Aid and Beck Straw of Charity Water about their partnership. 
New York-based charity:water is probably the hottest campaigning NGO in water right now – and we’re big fans.
We first got to know them earlier this year through our involvement in Twestival, and soon project director Becky Straw wowed everyone at [...]

Exclusive Corinne Bailey Rae tickets on ebay today, make your bid!

posted Friday, 13 November 2009

Be part of a unique show by Corinne Bailey Rae and raise money for Pump Aid
Missed out on tickets for Corinne Bailey Rae’s exclusive gig at the Tabernacle, London, on 23 November?  Post your bid on ebay now for a pair of tickets donated by Corinne to raise funds for Pump Aid to mark its [...]